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SP08 ZKR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 ZKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,310 miles

Rear Subframe rusty condition

Nearside Front Steering rods and track rod end rusty condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rod and track rod end rusty condition

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 88,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 88,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,311 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 88,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All steel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rearest arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rearest arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All steel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,107 miles

full undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2016 61,351 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2016 61,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,974 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,446 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,177 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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SP08 ZKR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 ZKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP08 ZKR registered?

SP08 ZKR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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